Application of Fully Green Bio-Composites in Manufacturing of Wind Turbine Blades: A Strategic Review

Subject Areas : Journal of Environmental Friendly Materials

N Desai ¹ , P Bhatt ² , M Solanki ³

1 - G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat, India
2 - G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat, India
3 - G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat, India

Received: 2021-03-13 Accepted : 2021-06-15 Published : 2021-06-01

Keywords: Material property, Biodegradability, Wind Turbine Blades, Bio-Composites, Natural Fibres, Biodegradable Matrix,

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